Punta Palmar Lighthouse
Punta Palmar Lighthouse has a focal height of 21 metres, a tower height of 12 metres and a range of 10 nautical miles. It was built in 1977.
- Focal height
- 21 metres
- Tower height
- 12 metres
- Range
- 10 nautical miles
- Built
- 1977
- Coordinates
- -34.06708, -53.55114
The Punta Palmar Lighthouse is located in the headland of Punta Palmar, Rocha Department, Uruguay. It was erected in 1977 and can be sighted from the seaside resort of Punta del Diablo. However, it is inaccessible to visitors as it is situated in a private estate.
The lighthouse is managed by the National Navy of Uruguay. Although it has been in operation for several decades, specific details about its physical features such as height, shape, and light characteristics are not readily available. Nevertheless, its presence serves as an important aid to navigation in the area.
The Punta Palmar Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been built to provide guidance to ships and boats navigating the coastal waters of Uruguay. Despite being inaccessible to the public, it remains an important part of the country's maritime landscape. With its construction dating back to 1977, it is one of the notable lighthouses in Uruguay, contributing to the safety of sea travel in the region.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 21 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles. It is managed by [[File:EscARMADA.jpg|25px]][[National Navy of Uruguay]]. The NGA list of lights numbers it 19020. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it G0660.
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Details
- Name
- Punta Palmar Lighthouse<br>''Faro de Punta Palmar''
- Range Nm
- 10
- Nga Number
- 19020
- Year Built
- 1977
- Description
- '''Punta Palmar Lighthouse''' () is a lighthouse located in the headland of Punta Palmar, Rocha Department, Uruguay. Erected in 1977, it can be sighted from the seaside resort Punta del Diablo, but it is inaccessible to visitors, since it is located in a private estate.
- Image Caption
- Punta Palmar lighthouse in 2008.
- Location Text
- Punta Palmar<br>[[Rocha Department]]<br>{{URU}}
- Focal Height M
- 21
- Managing Agent
- [[File:EscARMADA.jpg|25px]][[National Navy of Uruguay]]
- Tower Height M
- 12
- Admiralty Number
- G0660